Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

- Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1)
assembly in the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

- Install the NEW front wheel bearing/hub bolts (1).
- Tighten the bearing/hub bolts (1) in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059 kit .
- First pass to 90 N·m (67 lb ft)
- Second pass to 60°
- Third pass to 15°
- Install the wheel drive shaft at the front wheel bearing/hub. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.

- Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel speed sensor screw (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (54 lb
in).
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
Remove the wheel speed sensor screw (2).
Remov ...
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing
and Hub Repl ...
Other materials:
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each
square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds
per square inch).
Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic t ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
• Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity
grade. See “Selecting the Ri ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining
original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a
gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the
serv ...